Post by The Sandmen on Dec 31, 2012 16:13:21 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre looks very relaxed.
Jon Fitch doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fitch grabs Georges St-Pierre
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
Pitty-pat punches from Fitch
Georges St-Pierre doesn't flinch.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
Fitch moves on the ground
Fitch cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
Fitch moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
GSP is connecting with a few punches
Jon Fitch launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
GSP blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Georges St-Pierre's cheek! GSP stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Fitch is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Jon Fitch steps back and allows GSP to get back to his feet.
Georges St-Pierre is on his feet again.
GSP moves backwards and Jon Fitch is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Georges St-Pierre is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
GSP is holding Jon Fitch's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Fitch
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Fitch's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Fitch
GSP is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Fitch
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jon Fitch is not able to stop Fitch ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Fitch won't allow him to take this position easily.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Fitch's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fitch is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Fitch is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jon Fitch looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Fitch's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Fitch is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fitch's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fitch is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Fitch's ribs.
That hit Fitch who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
GSP cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fitch can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
GSP holds Jon Fitch arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Jon Fitch moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fitch launches a stiff jab!
GSP ducks that one.
The fighters briefly tie up...
GSP slips out of Fitch's hooks.
Jon Fitch takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fitch won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Georges St-Pierre tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fitch is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Jon Fitch moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
GSP is countered by Jon Fitch.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
Fitch holds Georges St-Pierre arms and counters his opponent punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to close the guard.
Fitch put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
GSP sprawls and remains on his feet.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Fitch!
Nice move by GSP who clinches and pushes Fitch against the cage
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP pushes off of Jon Fitch and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fitch stumbles backwards but Georges St-Pierre chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
GSP grab one of Jon Fitch's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Georges St-Pierre throw Fitch to the mat like a ragdoll
Fitch ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
GSP is standing while Fitch is on the ground on his back
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Georges St-Pierre steps back and allows Fitch to get back to his feet.
Jon Fitch is on his feet again.
Georges St-Pierre is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Georges St-Pierre's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over GSP
Fitch launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Georges St-Pierre rolls over himself and stands up while Jon Fitch rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
GSP is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Fitch is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Fitch's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Left cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
GSP creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Middle kick from GSP.
The kick just misses.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Georges St-Pierre!
Fitch ducks under...
GSP misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fitch is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Jon Fitch
Good movement from GSP
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Fitch has a small cut in his Left cheek
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fitch goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch is moving on the ground...
GSP tries to counter Fitch's moves on the ground.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Fitch.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Fitch from the side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
GSP and Fitch are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Jon Fitch's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Fitch's Nose is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Deep breaths from Jon Fitch who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for GSP, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Fitch tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from GSP towards Jon Fitch's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Fitch got to be more careful now
The fighters are clinching.
GSP is launching some bone breaking punches to Fitch's ribs while in the clinch.
Fitch blocks.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Georges St-Pierre and Fitch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The two exchange wildly
GSP is connecting with a few punches
Fitch ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fitch
GSP shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Fitch doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Georges St-Pierre embrace and tries to move away...
Georges St-Pierre pushes Fitch forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab one of Jon Fitch's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Fitch lose his balance and falls to the mat
Fitch ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fitch looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Fitch is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Jon Fitch and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tremendous strikes from Fitch!
Some big punches are landing!
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Georges St-Pierre who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP pushes off of Jon Fitch and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fitch stumbles backwards but Georges St-Pierre chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Fitch has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP and Jon Fitch are cliched up against the cage. GSP steps for a throw
Jon Fitch is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Fitch ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Jon Fitch pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jon Fitch
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP pushes off of Jon Fitch and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fitch stumbles backwards but Georges St-Pierre chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch launches a few punches towards GSP's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
GSP seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP takes a break to breathe while holding Jon Fitch.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Inside leg kick from GSP
that lands on Jon Fitch's leg.
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre and Fitch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Georges St-Pierre is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Georges St-Pierre is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
GSP wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch tries to take Georges St-Pierre down... GSP stumbles backwards and Jon Fitch launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard GSP's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
GSP pushes off of Jon Fitch and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fitch stumbles backwards but Georges St-Pierre chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre grapple with Jon Fitch and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Crushing shot to Fitch's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
You can see Fitch's blood making stains in the mat.
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Georges St-Pierre is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
GSP is the winner of this round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Jon Fitch.
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Round 5
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Shovel hook by Jon Fitch
goes nowhere.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Georges St-Pierre seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Georges St-Pierre!
Fitch is going to have a big headache after that blow!
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fitch with a double overhooks!
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch fakes a few punches and advance towards GSP trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
GSP pushes Jon Fitch and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Fitch throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab both of Jon Fitch's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
GSP lifted Fitch's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Fitch
GSP moves on the ground
Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
GSP catch Jon Fitch's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
GSP is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura looks tight...
Fitch struggles to free himself
Jon Fitch holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
GSP fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jon Fitch's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Fitch's eyes...
Punishing hold!
GSP is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Fitch's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
GSP is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Fitch holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Fitch's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Georges St-Pierre.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Georges St-Pierre takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jon Fitch shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Georges St-Pierre appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Fitch's eyes...
Fitch Hyper-extended his arm
Fitch struggles to free himself
That Americana looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Jon Fitch breaks that americana attempt!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Fitch's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Jon Fitch's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
This is over! That impact from Georges St-Pierre has left Fitch laying flat on the mat!
Fitch's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (GnP) at 3:47 Round 5
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 25/32 (78%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 17/28 (61%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 17/26 (65%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 10/25 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/26 (8%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 754 s
Fitch did good at first though.
Jon Fitch doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fitch grabs Georges St-Pierre
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
Pitty-pat punches from Fitch
Georges St-Pierre doesn't flinch.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
Fitch moves on the ground
Fitch cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
Fitch moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
GSP is connecting with a few punches
Jon Fitch launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
GSP blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Georges St-Pierre's cheek! GSP stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Fitch is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Jon Fitch steps back and allows GSP to get back to his feet.
Georges St-Pierre is on his feet again.
GSP moves backwards and Jon Fitch is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Georges St-Pierre is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
GSP is holding Jon Fitch's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Fitch
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Fitch's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Fitch
GSP is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Fitch
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jon Fitch is not able to stop Fitch ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Fitch won't allow him to take this position easily.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
GSP throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Fitch's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fitch is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Fitch is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jon Fitch looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Fitch's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Fitch is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fitch's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fitch is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Fitch's ribs.
That hit Fitch who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
GSP cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fitch can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
GSP holds Jon Fitch arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Jon Fitch moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fitch launches a stiff jab!
GSP ducks that one.
The fighters briefly tie up...
GSP slips out of Fitch's hooks.
Jon Fitch takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fitch won't budge, forcing GSP to pull guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Georges St-Pierre tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fitch is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Jon Fitch moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
GSP is countered by Jon Fitch.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
GSP gets a good position on the ground. ..
Fitch holds Georges St-Pierre arms and counters his opponent punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to close the guard.
Fitch put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
GSP sprawls and remains on his feet.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Fitch!
Nice move by GSP who clinches and pushes Fitch against the cage
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP pushes off of Jon Fitch and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fitch stumbles backwards but Georges St-Pierre chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
GSP grab one of Jon Fitch's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Georges St-Pierre throw Fitch to the mat like a ragdoll
Fitch ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
GSP is standing while Fitch is on the ground on his back
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Georges St-Pierre steps back and allows Fitch to get back to his feet.
Jon Fitch is on his feet again.
Georges St-Pierre is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Georges St-Pierre's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over GSP
Fitch launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Georges St-Pierre rolls over himself and stands up while Jon Fitch rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
GSP is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Fitch is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Fitch's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Left cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
GSP creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Middle kick from GSP.
The kick just misses.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Georges St-Pierre!
Fitch ducks under...
GSP misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fitch is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Jon Fitch
Good movement from GSP
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Fitch has a small cut in his Left cheek
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fitch goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch is moving on the ground...
GSP tries to counter Fitch's moves on the ground.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Fitch.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Fitch from the side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
GSP and Fitch are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Jon Fitch's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Fitch's Nose is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Deep breaths from Jon Fitch who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks those punches
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for GSP, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Fitch tries to grapple
He puts GSP in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from GSP towards Jon Fitch's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Fitch got to be more careful now
The fighters are clinching.
GSP is launching some bone breaking punches to Fitch's ribs while in the clinch.
Fitch blocks.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Georges St-Pierre and Fitch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The two exchange wildly
GSP is connecting with a few punches
Fitch ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fitch
GSP shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Fitch doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Georges St-Pierre embrace and tries to move away...
Georges St-Pierre pushes Fitch forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab one of Jon Fitch's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Fitch lose his balance and falls to the mat
Fitch ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fitch looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Fitch is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Jon Fitch and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tremendous strikes from Fitch!
Some big punches are landing!
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Georges St-Pierre who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP pushes off of Jon Fitch and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fitch stumbles backwards but Georges St-Pierre chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Fitch has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP and Jon Fitch are cliched up against the cage. GSP steps for a throw
Jon Fitch is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Fitch ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Jon Fitch pushes away GSP trying to keep the fight at striking range
GSP doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jon Fitch
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP pushes off of Jon Fitch and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fitch stumbles backwards but Georges St-Pierre chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch launches a few punches towards GSP's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
GSP seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP takes a break to breathe while holding Jon Fitch.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Inside leg kick from GSP
that lands on Jon Fitch's leg.
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre and Fitch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Georges St-Pierre is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Georges St-Pierre is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
GSP wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch tries to take Georges St-Pierre down... GSP stumbles backwards and Jon Fitch launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard GSP's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
GSP pushes off of Jon Fitch and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fitch stumbles backwards but Georges St-Pierre chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre grapple with Jon Fitch and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Crushing shot to Fitch's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
You can see Fitch's blood making stains in the mat.
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Georges St-Pierre is cooling the fight on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
GSP is the winner of this round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Jon Fitch.
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Round 5
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Shovel hook by Jon Fitch
goes nowhere.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Georges St-Pierre seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Georges St-Pierre!
Fitch is going to have a big headache after that blow!
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fitch with a double overhooks!
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch fakes a few punches and advance towards GSP trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
GSP pushes Jon Fitch and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Fitch throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre shoots and grab both of Jon Fitch's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
GSP lifted Fitch's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Fitch
GSP moves on the ground
Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
GSP catch Jon Fitch's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
GSP is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura looks tight...
Fitch struggles to free himself
Jon Fitch holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
GSP fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jon Fitch's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Fitch's eyes...
Punishing hold!
GSP is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Fitch's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
GSP is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Fitch holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Fitch's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Georges St-Pierre.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over GSP
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over GSP
Fitch is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Georges St-Pierre takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jon Fitch shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Georges St-Pierre appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Fitch's eyes...
Fitch Hyper-extended his arm
Fitch struggles to free himself
That Americana looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Jon Fitch breaks that americana attempt!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Jon Fitch
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Fitch's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Jon Fitch's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
This is over! That impact from Georges St-Pierre has left Fitch laying flat on the mat!
Fitch's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by KO (GnP) at 3:47 Round 5
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 25/32 (78%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 17/28 (61%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 17/26 (65%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 10/25 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/26 (8%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 754 s
Fitch did good at first though.